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Throw out your audio cables with Sony’s new multi interface shoe

Using a Sony camera or thinking of replacing your current setup? Don’t forget you can use Sony’s new P3 multi interface shoe to replace your audio cables with crisp, wireless in-camera recording…

The succinctly-named SMAD-P3 multi interface shoe adaptor works with Sony’s UWP-D wireless microphone series, allow you to mount a receiver on-camera and record audio directly into the camera without the need for any cables whatsoever.

Why do we like this idea? Well for one, it means fewer points of interference, so there’s less chance of your audio signal degrading or downright failing to get where you need it – always a plus.

Secondly, it means you have fewer things to forget, and we’re all about not carrying an extra cable. And actually the whole thing is powered through the camera, so you can forget the cost (and weight) of extra batteries, too.

Thirdly, it’s an official Sony adaptor, meaning it’s been tested extensively with not only the UWP-D mics, but with Sony’s latest NX and PX cameras, plus the MC2500. Sony are saying that you should see no change in functionality or loss of quality between your current audio setup and the SMAD-P3/UPW-D combo using any of that kit, which makes it a smart buy if your workflow is Sony-centric.

And if you do need to use an external recorder, there’s an output for that on the UWP-D, so you can always be recording two copies if you need to.